Rhode Island has 10 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 3 of them major, and an RV at Providence is camping in 5 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 8 RV & motorhome storage facilities are listed in Rhode Island; 3 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Providence high / low | RV | Rhode Island hurricanes since 1851 | Westerly high / low | RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38° / 22° | winterized | 0 | 40° / 25° | winterized |
| Feb | 41° / 24° | winterized | 0 | 41° / 26° | winterized |
| Mar | 48° / 30° | shoulder trips | 0 | 47° / 32° | shoulder trips |
| Apr | 59° / 40° | shoulder trips | 0 | 57° / 41° | camping |
| May | 69° / 49° | camping | 0 | 67° / 50° | camping |
| Jun | 78° / 59° | camping | 0 | 75° / 59° | camping |
| Jul | 84° / 65° | camping | 0 | 82° / 66° | camping |
| Aug | 82° / 64° | camping | 2 | 81° / 64° | camping |
| Sep | 75° / 57° | camping | 7 | 74° / 57° | camping |
| Oct | 64° / 45° | camping | 1 | 64° / 47° | camping |
| Nov | 53° / 36° | shoulder trips | 0 | 54° / 38° | shoulder trips |
| Dec | 43° / 28° | winterized | 0 | 45° / 30° | shoulder trips |
RV column rule: camping at a 40°F low or warmer with highs under 95°F; shoulder trips above a 28°F low; winterized below.
By that rule an RV at Providence has 6 months camping (May to October), 3 of shoulder trips and 3 winterized. The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30.
1 of the 10 came after 1975; the strongest reached Category 3. Most fell in September (7), August (2) and October (1).
| Month | Storm | Category in Rhode Island | RV that month (Providence) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1991 | Bob | 2 | camping |
| Sep 1960 | Donna | 1 | camping |
| Sep 1954 | Edna | 1 | camping |
| Aug 1954 | Carol | 3 | camping |
Providence averages 47.5 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in March (4.9 in), before any storm is added.
8 live listings in 6 cities; by listed type: 3 indoor, 1 climate-controlled, 2 covered and 6 outdoor (types overlap). 1 publishes a monthly rate on StowHelp, from $25 to $25 (median $25).
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wawaloam Campground | West Kingston | outdoor | ||
| Ginny-B Campground | Foster | outdoor | ||
| Providence | Providence | |||
| Lawton Moving & Storage | Providence | |||
| Whispering Pines Campground | Hope Valley | outdoor | ||
| 401 Storage - West Warwick | West Warwick | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Trailer |
| 401 Storage - Warwick | Warwick | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Trailer |
| Storage Place - Cranston | Providence | indoor, outdoor, climate-controlled | security cameras, gated entry | Boat, Car, Motorcycle, ATV, Jet Ski, Trailer, Snowmobile, Kayak, Golf Cart |
| City | RV & Motorhome Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Foster | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hope Valley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Warwick | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| West Kingston | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| West Warwick | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Of the 10 hurricanes NOAA records in Rhode Island since 1851, 10 arrived in months our season rule marks as camping at Providence (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct). At Westerly the count is 10 in months camping. 0 have come since 2000 and 3 were Category 3 or stronger.
In NOAA's record, Rhode Island impacts fall most often in September (7), August (2) and October (1). An RV at Providence is camping in all three by our season rule, and camping in 5 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
3 of 8 live Rhode Island listings list enclosed indoor space; 2 list covered and 6 outdoor spaces. By city: Providence (3; 1 enclosed), Foster (1; 0 enclosed), Hope Valley (1; 0 enclosed) and Warwick (1; 1 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Providence (1) and Warwick (1). 1 list climate-controlled units. Listings span 6 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 3 Rhode Island listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All of the 10 Rhode Island hurricanes on record came in months an RV at Providence is camping by our rule, so expect to move it from use, not from storage. Providence averages 4.9 inches in March, so check the site drains.
Listings span 6 Rhode Island cities. The largest groups are Providence (3 listed), Foster (1 listed), Hope Valley (1 listed), Warwick (1 listed) and West Kingston (1 listed). For covered spaces, Warwick (1) and West Warwick (1) lead. Statewide, 6 list open lots, 2 covered parking and 3 enclosed space, so an RV owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00014765, USW00014794); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).